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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to episode 117 of the Own Your Genius podcast. Hiring help in your business is a huge milestone for many entrepreneurs. Many business owners step their toe into the hiring pool by starting with virtual assistants under the assumption that they are independent contractors rather than employees. But what happens when the assumption is wrong?
Listen and learn as Attorney Murray discusses the differences between an independent contractor and an employee. Today’s episode could save you thousands of dollars in legal fees and tax fines.
Today's episode covers:
1. How to determine if your new hire is a contractor or employee
2. The consequences of misclassification
3. Why contracts can’t define the independent contractor relationship
Want to join the conversation? Head over to the MARKEDlegal community to chime in.
Listen and learn as Attorney Murray discusses the differences between an independent contractor and an employee. Today’s episode could save you thousands of dollars in legal fees and tax fines.
Today's episode covers:
1. How to determine if your new hire is a contractor or employee
2. The consequences of misclassification
3. Why contracts can’t define the independent contractor relationship
Want to join the conversation? Head over to the MARKEDlegal community to chime in.
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